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Kivells Auctioneers and Valuers-sponsor the Men’s Open race which could see the Levinson team’s Premier Portrait defy top weight and win again under jockey Gus levinson. Gus is currently riding out for the Paul Nicholls team in Ditcheat, and Gus was unsure Premier Portrait would be fit enough last month. He could well come on for the run, and with the highly rated Alan Hill-trained Supreme Danehill also among the entries, they may need to step up to the likely challenge. Premier Portrait also holds an entry at Larkhill, then this could be an opportunity for the veteran mare Withy Mills, who has previous National Hunt wins to her credit together with the mares weight allowance, could give her trainer/jockey Keagan Kirby a welcome pointing win here.

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Going Updates

4th June 2020

PPA: The plan for early racing sees us starting on the weekend 24-25 October with meetings at Ottery St Mary and Maisemore on consecutive days.

A final decision will only be made by the PPA Board in mid to late July when we expect to have more clarity of the situation and the government approach.

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BRITISH POINT-TO-POINTING SHUT DOWN FOR 2019/20 SEASON – PPA

This is a formal announcement to confirm that the British point-to-point season is closed for this season.

This was a very difficult decision to make recognising that many people’s livelihoods are involved. However, the Prime Minister’s words last night made clear that everyone should minimise social contact and non-essential travel. Furthermore, our sport creates some medical burden, both on the course and potentially at the hospitals, where it would be unwelcome under the current circumstances.

The PPA would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has worked so hard to keep this season going so successfully until now, often under very trying circumstances. We will now be working on preparations to ensure that we start next autumn in the same successful manner as last, and will soon be in touch with many of you for your thoughts and ideas.